Skip Hire FAQs

Skip Hire Permit Prices: Before placing a skip on any public road or pavement, you need a skip permit from the Skip Permits - Lancashire County Council. This controls the number of road skips, as they take up space and can affect parking and traffic.

Without a licence, you risk a fine and the skip's removal. However, you don't need a permit for skips on private land, like your driveway or road.

We take care of all skip permits at checkout; select the correct council and timeframe and do the rest.

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Permit Prices Region & Charge

Blackburn (7-Day Permit with Darwen Council): £100
Bolton (7-Day): £15
Bolton (14-Day): £30
Bolton (28-Day): £60
Bury (28-Day): £35
Lancashire (28-Day): £45
Salford (28-Day): £30
Wigan (28-Day): £60

Enforcement officers check skips for valid permits. If a skip is found without one, you will face a fine. This fine is usually issued to the skip company, but if the customer was responsible for obtaining the permit and didn't, it could be passed to them. Always ensure your permit covers the entire hire period.

If the skip is on your driveway, you don't need a council permit. However, you might need permission from your landlord or anyone you share the driveway with.